PayPal App for Windows Phone now officially available in the Marketplace

We reported a while back that Nokia were helping to bring PayPal to Windows Phone. Well for all those out there that have been waiting with bated breath, it’s finally with us.

We are still trying to confirm the availability in all regions but can confirm 100% that UK and USA are able to see and install the app--you don't need a Nokia phone either. Having installed the app its looking very nice indeed, sporting a smooth scrolling panoramic layout. For a version 1.0 release this is looking very good indeed.

The app is free and signed off in the marketplace as coming from eBay Inc. So we’re certain of its authenticity, just a little surprised at the lack of hoopla for this important release.

The features included are :

SEND & REQUEST MONEY

Whether you want to send a money gift or pay off a loan from a friend—sending money is easy and FREE(when using Bank or Balance as a funding source)

New “Local” feature where you can find local merchants who are using our PayPal Here™ service and pay them with PayPal.

Online or on-the-go, your financial information is always safe and secure with PayPal.

Another important piece to the puzzle fits into place with this app. For many users it's apps like these that are simply not replaceable. This is a clear case of Nokia helping to strengthen the eco system with this sort of developer initiative.

This is quite early on so some may not see the app through searching, if the app is unavailable in your region let us know in the comments.

This is Nokia truly helping the ecosystem in the sense that the app comes to all devices, that's how it should be (even though I own a Lumia). That said eBay already had two apps on the marketplace ao maybe it was coming anyway.

Now if only the Chase Bank app was available. I asked them about it a couple days ago via email and they acted as though they hadnt' even started on a Windows Phone app. It's been officially announced at a Microsoft event, no idea why they're being coi...maybe the person was just stupid.

Can't get it on Samsung Focus (originally Rogers, now unlocked on Bell) in Canada. Says "Not available on your device" and goes on to state it may be due to software update needed (latest OS running), may be excusive to another provider or not available in your region :(

The SECOND paragraph states confirmed in US and UK. Do you want a list of every country in the world, or can you not extrapolate that the specific mention of these two implies other countries may not have it yet?
Just sayin'

Trust me, if we had a magic list we could consult that told us where this app was available/not available, we WOULD tell you guys.

Why don't we tell you PayPal is not available in Canada? Why we have no writers from Canada to test for us. Not to mention what about the other 100+ countries? Shall we consult with them all before running a story?

I can see it now. Paypal comes out Sept 6th. On November 2nd, WPCentral will finally report it after verifying its worldwide availability...

Not available for the first generation Samsung Focus.
Also, it's requesting access to camera, location services, data services, phone identity (all these I can understand), but also music and video library, and contacts (why?).

Despite my love for my Focus S, it is support like this that is pushing me to buy a Nokia instead of an ATIV. We so need Nokia to reap the benefits of the ecosystem they are helping to build. I really will give Nokia a chance to steal money away from Samsung this winter.

Not available in Germany, but I don't really see how the app is usefull anyways. I use paypal a lot to pay, but what would I need an app for? I usualy never send money "directly" and if I do, the webshops usualy already direct me to a pre-filled form that I only need to login to paypal and click "buy" or "pay" or whatever. Am I missing something here?

No -- not happy. Without the ability to use the new PayPal To Go card swiper, this is a poor effort at best.
I really, really want a card reader to bill clients and still my L9 has no options. Not Square, not Intuit, not PayPal, nada. Ughhh so frustrating.

Nice security. Going to have to start using my PIN to lock my device down or uninstall PayPal. I noticed right off, the app doesn't prompt you for your credentials after the initial login. I probably should be locking down anyway but it seemed like an extra step I didn't care to take each time I used my phone.

Yeah, I've been lazy by not locking down before now but I haven't had a reason like this to do so. I'm sure there will be others to disagree and to them, each to their own. Whatever works for you. We're not all equal in our needs.